Pumpkin seeds vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pumpkin seeds and chorizo
- Pumpkin seeds have more fiber, copper, zinc, and magnesium; however, chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% more.
- Pumpkin seeds are lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +587.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +762.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1752.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1694.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1332.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2789.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +607.8% |
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Other
~3.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Fiber | 18.4g | 0g | 74% |
| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.08mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 10.3mg | 3.41mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 262mg | 18mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.63mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 3.67g | 14.38g | 49% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.53mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 3.46g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.032g | 18.4g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 5.131mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 38.27g | 29% |
| Iron | 3.31mg | 1.59mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 1.12mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.04mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.3mg | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Carbs | 53.75g | 1.86g | 17% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 398mg | 15% |
| Protein | 18.55g | 24.1g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 150mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 455kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.35g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.683mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins